Fish Bag

2009.05.0076

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Artifact Identification Fish Bag   (2009.05.0076)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
  2. :
  3. Fishing & Trapping T&E
  4. :
  5. Fishing Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Contemporary, Late 20th century
Culture Akha, Hill Tribe

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 23 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 20.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .28 cm
Weight 112 g
Measuring Remarks Diameter is of opening in bag, height was measured along side of bag while laid flat, depth is thickness of one layer of the bag.
Materials Plant--Hemp
Manufacturing Processes Weaving--Hand, Crocheting, Knitting, Sewing, Twisting
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

2/12/2009: "These are identical to the string bags made by the Akha of Thailand as pictured in the book People of the Golden Triangle." - Jennifer White, Registrar, 2/12/2009 Also compare to Akha fish bag illustrated on page 100, From the Hands of the Hills, by Campbell, Pongnoi, and Voraphitak, 1978.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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